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Identify the bacteria that promotes the formation of curd.

A
Vibrio cholerae
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B
Lactobacillus
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C
Mycobacterium leprae
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Clostridium tetani
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Solution

The correct option is C Lactobacillus
Lactobacillus acts on the lactose of the milk and converts it into lactic acid. The increased acidity causes the milk proteins (casein) to coagulate and form the curd. So, the correct answer is option B.

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